Southern Fried Catfish

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Prep Time: 10 min

Inactive Prep Time: --
Cook Time: 8 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 (5 to 6-ounce) catfish fillets, skin removed
• Salt
• Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• Oil, for frying

Directions

Heat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and crab boil seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Dredge the catfish in the flour mixture and place in fryer. Deep fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until done. Drain on paper towels.

Southern Fried Chicken

"Southern Fried Chicken" is an American favorite, now you can enjoy a downright delicious Southern Fried Chicken anytime you want using this easy recipe.

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/3 cup water 
1 cup Louisiana Hot sauce 
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pepper
Louisiana House seasoning
1 (1 to 2 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into pieces.
Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oil

Directions

In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the water. 

Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange. 

In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper. 

Season the chicken with the house seasoning. 

Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. 

Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.

Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. 

Dark meat takes longer then white meat.

It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve with Southwestern Potato Salad, Cajun Grilled Corn, and Southern Baked Beans.

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